Nicole, with a knowing smile, remarked, "In business, there are always winners and losers." Lawrence, with a casual shrug, responded, "If that's the case, then yes, I've lost this round." "But you didn't have me brought here just to say you're giving up, right?" Nicole questioned, noticing Lawrence's tendency to beat around the bush.

"Absolutely not," he replied, shaking his head.

"Since I've lost, I need to make some moves to even things out." Nicole nodded, understanding.

"Alright, then.

What is it you're after?" It was clear Lawrence had a specific reason for bringing her here.

"You know what I want," he said, looking directly at Nicole.

"If it's the Fire Crest and Water Crest you're after, that’s going to be tough.

I'm not exactly planning on dying anytime soon." Nicole knew that without her death, the Crests wouldn't transfer ownership.

Lawrence simply looked at her, his silence making his intentions unclear.

Nicole maintained her composure, facing Lawrence with a calm anticipation, ready for whatever he might propose next.

between them was like a silent storm, both maintaining a facade of tranquility while assessing each other's

a smile, offered, "Don't rush; you can have time to think it over." Nicole,

return, Jared

to give her time raised questions about whether he felt confident in his security here or if

she could delve deeper into her thoughts, Ian's entrance

"Mr.

whispered, subtly informing them of their readiness

information, Nicole's thoughts

they were planning to leave San Joto, possibly

raised the stakes; being taken away could mean Lawrence

attempting an escape crossed her mind, yet the complexities

outside instinctively, she knew her chances of

here, I wouldn't give you a chance to leave," Lawrence said with a deep

take you away from San Joto

find a way to bring Nolan

lives, as if we had never come to San Joto." 1 "You're mad!" Nicole's eyes widened in

beyond her imagination that Lawrence would

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